Adi Utarini

Indonesian public health researcher

Adi Utarini is an Indonesian public health researcher known for her work in the field of dengue fever prevention and control. She is a professor at the Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and has been recognized for her contributions to public health research and policy.

Early life and education

Adi Utarini was born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. She pursued her undergraduate studies in medicine at the Universitas Gadjah Mada, where she developed an interest in public health. She later obtained a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Queensland in Australia. Utarini completed her Ph.D. in Public Health at the Umeå University in Sweden, where she focused on health systems and policy.

Career

Adi Utarini began her career as a lecturer at the Universitas Gadjah Mada, where she has been involved in teaching and research. Her research interests include health systems, policy analysis, and infectious disease control, particularly dengue fever.

Dengue fever research

Utarini is best known for her work on the World Mosquito Program, which aims to reduce the transmission of dengue fever by introducing Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes into the environment. This innovative approach has shown promise in reducing the incidence of dengue fever in trial areas.

Awards and recognition

Adi Utarini has received several awards for her contributions to public health. She was awarded the Satyalancana Karya Satya for her dedication to public service in Indonesia. Her work has been recognized internationally, and she continues to be an influential figure in the field of public health research.

Personal life

Adi Utarini is married and has children. She is known for her commitment to improving public health in Indonesia and her passion for teaching and mentoring young researchers.

Related pages

• Dengue fever
• Wolbachia
• Universitas Gadjah Mada
• Public health

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  Adi Utarini
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  Satyalancana Karya Satya